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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.88, 4,562.58 and 1,094.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.88, 4,562.58 and 1,094.16 is: 1,641.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.88 : 4,562.58 = 1,094.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.88/4,562.58 = 1,094.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.88x = 4,562.58 × 1,094.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.88x = 4,992,192.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,992,192.53/3,041.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.15

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